Publications containing descriptions and photographs of Bangor in the 19th century. Includes information about businesses, churches, public institutions, and residents.

Guidebooks, reports, promotional publications, and other materials documenting Bangor in the 20th century. Includes information about major events including the Fire of 1911 and Urban Renewal.

Views of Bangor, Orono, Veazie, Hampden, and Brewer including buildings, streets, and landscapes. "Art Work of Bangor" was a photobook issued in 12 parts published by W.H. Parish Publishing Co., which produced a 150 similar titles in a landmark collotype series between 1891 and 1930.

Account of library activities and accomplishments including a narrative Report of the Librarian, financial statements, list of board members and library personnel, statistics, and photographs.

City directories list the address and occupation of residents and provide information about local businesses, schools, churches, social organizations, and more. Access additional directories in the Local History Room.

Reports of the city council, manager, and departments providing an overview of the past year's accomplishments. The reports include photographs and financial statements. Additional reports are available to view in the Local History Room.

Commemorative poems written by Bangor poet John J. Friend (1835-1924). The poems are printed on single sheets with illustrations.

In June 1958, Bangor voters approved the creation of the Bangor Urban Renewal Authority by referendum. These materials document Urban Renewal projects that reshaped Bangor in the 1950s and 1960s.

Glass lantern slides, some hand-colored, showing the Bangor Fire of 1911 and its aftermath. Some of these photographs were published in the photobook "Views of Bangor's Big Fire."